A few months ago I posted a status on Facebook: "Remind me to write about today. It's the stuff movies are made of. And so the "unexpected" continues." Car troubles + audition = eventful"
I'm finally going to write about it. It's nothing crazy-exciting. But, circumstances like it could be used in a movie/tv show. ;-)
The Audition
I was on my way to a 9:30 pm audition after dance class one Monday night. While driving on the Schuylkill Expressway, my check-engine light comes on, and my car starts bucking. I had 8 miles to go. I kept the gas pedal pushed, and praise the Lord made it to the audition. At this point, I was "on time" (which, for an audition is usually "late"). Because it was getting late, I had to make a few phone calls regarding my car...didn't want to leave it until after the audition.
I should also add I showed up still grungy from dance-class. Ripped out my audition clothes from my bag, ran to the bathroom and changed. I'm on edge, rushed and stressed. I realized I left my dress shoes at home. But thankfully I did have my character shoes. (Which I was self-conscious about since that week I was told not to wear characters to an audition. But desperate times...) :) I take a quick breath, pray, and walk into my audition.
It went fine. Though internally I learned that I probably shouldn't sing this one song I have in my book for certain auditions. I was asked to stay for some cold-reads. So I did. After I was released, I got back on the phone.
Post-Audition
Called AAA to get a tow, got in touch with some old family friends who were "sort of" in the area, who came to pick me up to spend the night. I had nothing with me except audition clothes and dance clothes. They were great. Gave me pi's, toothbrush and such. Spent the next day hanging out with one of their kids...played Wii and such. Only to hear back from the mechanics that it was a big job and they needed my car a couple more days. So, they drove me an hour to my place of residence. Only for me to show up and realize I stupidly left my house key with my car keys. Thankfully didn't have to wait too long for someone to let me in.
During this whole time I should also mention that I had my TV with me. I had recently returned from Maine and brought it back with me. I forgot to take it out of my car when I left the day of dance class/audition. And of course I didn't want it sitting in my car at some mechanic's shop.
So I didn't have a toothbrush or my cellphone charger with me, but I did have my TV.
The Car
Anyway. Eventually got my car back. But that was the start of it's downfall. On my recent trip back to Maine for Easter, the check engine light came on again, and the mechanic came back with a list of 8 problems that needed fixing. Which resulted in me saying goodbye to my little Subaru, and getting a Toyota Matrix. So far we're having a good time.
Audition Result
Result of the stressed out audition? I got cast.
Rehearsals start tonight for "Lucky Stiff". I'm playing one of the Character Women. I won't be able to be at the first few rehearsals because of Secret Garden conflicts....but once SG opens, I'll be rehearsing Lucky Stiff during the week when I'm not performing in Secret Garden.
Lucky Stiff opens June 1st and runs until June 24th. I'm very thankful to be working until the end of June.
Auditions have slowed down a bit...but I've got a few on the horizon.
I have no idea what THIS summer will bring....but that's in His hands.
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